Ripples SOSC

06/09/2026

Yesterday some of our volunteers alongside Goal Line Youth Trust completed Level 1 Makaton training.

This was facilitated by the wonderful Claire from Makaton Mondays .

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12/08/2026

🎉✨ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✨🎉

Enjoy a calmer experience with our regular dome shows running at reduced capacity and lower volume. Your dome show ticket also includes entry to our exhibition area, sensory room and the workshop of the day.

Prefer to skip the dome show? 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.

Please note that 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬.
Our goal is to provide a welcoming space where everyone can explore and discover the wonders of the universe at their own pace.

📍 Armagh Planetarium
🕙 Open from 10 AM – 5 PM

20/06/2026

Check out our amazing Thomas who is representing Team Ulster in Golf! Thomas is one of our swimmers and we always knew he was a superstar 💙💛

18/06/2026

Today is the day. All the months of hard work has paid off and our Team Ulster Team are ready to go.

We are so proud of our 17 athletes and 6 chaperones who are excited to be heading to Dublin today for the Ireland games.

We are also proud of 2 of our volunteers Suzanne and Catherine who are Head of Delegation & Assistant Head of Delegation.

I hope you will all join us in wishing them good luck.

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Special Olympics Ireland

17/06/2026

We would like to wish Derek all the best for tonight as he runs the Lisburn half marathon in aide of Ripples. I know u have a few fans cheering u on. Thank you for all the support.

If you would like to donate please do so via the link.x

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15/06/2026

TEAM ULSTER MEET THE ATHLETE

Last but not least……

Name: Niall
Age: 21
Sport: Swimming
Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognaise
Favourite colour: Red
Fun Fact: He has a super collection of bling. Something for every occasion.

If you would like to sponsor Niall you can do so via the link.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ripples-sosc?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Thank you for your support.💙💛

14/06/2026

*BOWLING COMPETITION*

Yesterday seen the last day of bowling for summer and some hard fought competitions. We are super proud of all of our bowlers.

We would like to thank Airtastic Entertainment Centres NI Craigavon for all their support throughout the year towards our bowlers.

Thanks to all the parents/carers who bring their athletes support them each each week.

Lastly thanks to the dedicated volunteers who give up their time each week to support the athletes. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

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